Question
A one-and-a-half-year-old boy was diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease. Initially, he did not develop rashes, but on the third day after fever onset, rashes appeared on his hands, feet, and buttocks, and symptoms worsened, causing sleeplessness and continuous crying. Should the parents consider taking the child to the hospital for examination and intravenous treatment?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an acute infectious disease caused by a virus, often accompanied by fever. If you notice an increase in the number of rashes, recurrent fever, or if the child’s mental state is poor, you should immediately go to the hospital for further examination. Parents should closely monitor their child’s condition and seek professional medical assistance when necessary to avoid treatment errors and ensure that the child receives timely symptomatic treatment.